Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled his readiness for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after holding significant discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a recent video address, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Erdogan for his continued support and confirmed Ukraine’s willingness to engage in substantive talks. The Ukrainian leader is prepared to travel to Turkey for the meeting, where President Erdogan has shown a full commitment to facilitating the dialogue. Further fueling the possibility of progress, U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced support for the talks, with hopes that he may find an opportunity to visit Turkey during this time.